Band 5/6/7 – Occupational Therapist – Paediatric – Ongar

Are you an empathetic Occupational Therapist who has experience within Paediatrics?

Pulse is now seeking a Band 5 (at least one year post qualification) or Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist to work within a paediatric service at an innovative private trust based in Ongar, Essex. The post is available to start as soon as possible, offering part-time hours per week for an ongoing period.  

The postholder will carry out the assessment of young person’s needs, delivering therapy in the centre, training and advising parents on strategies and supports. The successful candidate will carry out visits to home/school/college when needed.

Rate: 19-30 P/H depending on banding and level of experience. 

Some duties within this post will include:

• Ensuring that young people are prepared for the transition to adult life
• Fine motor assessments
• Managing own caseload efficiently
• Treating patients with complex needs, learning difficulties or biomechanical problems
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals

Skills and experience needed:

• Relevant degree/qualifications in occupational therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Previous experience working within a Paediatric service – Ideally NHS
• Encouraging attitude
• Ability to think outside the box
• Be compassionate and empathetic
• Good team work skills

What next?

If you are an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist that has excellent communication and rapport building skills, then please apply today or contact a member of our team for more information.

Why Pulse?

• First class support and advice from our experienced consultants’ team
• Different payment options – PAYE/PSC/LTD and umbrella
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme*
• Daily payroll
• iPoint – Electronic timesheet processing app
• HireVue online interviews
• Access to high-quality voluntary training
• Variety of opportunities in both NHS and private sectors
• Regional compliance team of trained phlebotomist’s
• Streamlined compliance process utilising new technology

*terms and conditions apply

Not for you but know the ideal Occupational Therapist?

If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.